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What Causes Spotting After Taking Depo Shot?

Hello I m trying to get some answers before I go to the ER if it s necessary I m a 24 year old female and I m on depo I recently got it about a month or so ago after a few months of not having it. I never get my period when I m on depo but suddenly about a week ago I started spotting and this morning I had a big gush of heavy blood come outage been having heavy flow today, I have strong cramps and I feel tired and fatigued for no reason, I m really moody and idk of it s because the depo this never ever happen to me. What could it be ?
Wed, 22 Jul 2015
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Depo sots are hormonal preparation which take some time to act and stabilize in your body. Hence small amount of uterine mucosal shutting might take place, which is experienced as spotting. Gradually it will disappear and things will become normal. You may take iron and folic acid supplements to overcome cramps and fatigue.
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What Causes Spotting After Taking Depo Shot?

Depo sots are hormonal preparation which take some time to act and stabilize in your body. Hence small amount of uterine mucosal shutting might take place, which is experienced as spotting. Gradually it will disappear and things will become normal. You may take iron and folic acid supplements to overcome cramps and fatigue.